Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Download the project file and work along with John Dickinson as he breaks down various techniques and workarounds for recreating the Superman trailer look using Sapphire and After Effects.
Project file: bit.ly/borisfx_superman
// K E Y P O I N T S //
⦁ Using 3D text in After Effects
⦁ Faking motion blur using S_BlurMotion
⦁ Using S_Rays to add detail to the extrusion
⦁ Using S_NightSky to add stars
⦁ Creating Light rays using S_Effect
⦁ Using Fractal Noise to create background elements
⦁ Adding S_LensFlare in 3D
Learn more about Sapphire here: borisfx.com/products/sapphire
// D I S C O R D C H A N N E L //
borisfxdiscord.com
// CHAPTERS //
00:00 Introduction
00:23 Creating the 3D text look
11:43 Adding stars with S_NightSky
13:06 Creating the rays using S_Dust inside S_Effect
15:01 Using Fractal Noise to create the background streaks
20:41 Adding a lens Flare in 3D using S_LensFlare
21:52 Finishing the look with S_UltraGlow
Learn more about Sapphire and download a free trial: borisfx.com/products/sapphire
Download the project file and work along with John Dickinson as he breaks down various techniques and workarounds for recreating the Superman trailer look using Sapphire and After Effects.
Project file: bit.ly/borisfx_superman
// K E Y P O I N T S //
⦁ Using 3D text in After Effects
⦁ Faking motion blur using S_BlurMotion
⦁ Using S_Rays to add detail to the extrusion
⦁ Using S_NightSky to add stars
⦁ Creating Light rays using S_Effect
⦁ Using Fractal Noise to create background elements
⦁ Adding S_LensFlare in 3D
Learn more about Sapphire here: borisfx.com/products/sapphire
// D I S C O R D C H A N N E L //
borisfxdiscord.com
// CHAPTERS //
00:00 Introduction
00:23 Creating the 3D text look
11:43 Adding stars with S_NightSky
13:06 Creating the rays using S_Dust inside S_Effect
15:01 Using Fractal Noise to create the background streaks
20:41 Adding a lens Flare in 3D using S_LensFlare
21:52 Finishing the look with S_UltraGlow
Learn more about Sapphire and download a free trial: borisfx.com/products/sapphire
![Dive Deep into Automatic Depth Maps with Continuum [Boris FX]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mT6myrj83ag/mqdefault.jpg "Dive Deep into Automatic Depth Maps with Continuum [Boris FX]
Understand the power of depth with Boris FX Continuums Depth Map ML filter. In this comprehensive tutorial, Ben Brownlee from Boris FX explores why depth maps are important, and how to generate them from standard video footage.
Learn how to use Depth Map ML as a standalone effect or seamlessly within Pixel Chooser for targeted adjustments inside other Continuum filters. Discover essential techniques for refining your depth maps using mapping modes, color controls, and intuitive matte tools like Threshold, Range, and Slice. See how Depth Map ML can simplify your color correction and relighting workflows, offering subtle falloff and dynamic animation possibilities.
Learn everything you need to leverage Depth Map ML for stunning results.
Download a free trial of Continuum at borisfx.com : https://borisfx.com/products/continuum/
// K E Y P O I N T S //
⦁ Explore the functionality of Continuums AI-powered Depth Map ML filter for creating depth-based mattes.
⦁ Learn how to access and utilize Depth Map ML as a standalone effect and within the Pixel Chooser of other BCC+ filters.
⦁ Understand the different mapping modes (Min Max, Guided) and how to precisely control foreground and background distances.
⦁ Discover powerful refine and matte tools (Brightness/Contrast/Gamma, Threshold, Range, Slice) for detailed depth map manipulation.
⦁ See practical examples of using Depth Map ML for targeted color correction and dynamic lighting effects.
Learn more about Continuum here: https://borisfx.com/products/continuum/
// D I S C O R D C H A N N E L //
https://www.borisfxdiscord.com/
#depthmap #VFX #videoeffects
/ / C H A P T E R L I S T / /
00:00 Intro
00:51 Creating a Depth Map with AI
01:41 Mapping Mode - Guided mode
04:39 Tracking Near and Far points
04:50 Adjusting brightness levels in the map
06:20 Changing Matte Types
08:15 Relighting with Depth Maps
10:32 Color correcting with Depth Maps
11:05 Mapping modes in Depth Map ML standalone
11:48 Examples")
![Sync Your Geometry to 3D Solves Automatically [Boris FX SynthEyes]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mg_3YOXQDho/mqdefault.jpg "Sync Your Geometry to 3D Solves Automatically [Boris FX SynthEyes]
Parent Mesh to Tracker is a huge time saver when adding proxy geometry to your 3D solves. SynthEyes makes it easy to parent geometry meshes directly to solved tracker points. This essential technique is perfect for creating set extensions, blocking out layouts, and managing complex scenes with ease.
Kalvin Kingdon shows how to use this tool, from basic parenting to more advanced applications. This includes pivot adjustments, scene scaling, and iterative solving. Automatically update the position of your meshes with each solve, eliminating the repetitive task of manually repositioning geometry. This essential technique will save you time on your very next solve.
Download a free trial of SynthEyes at borisfx.com : https://borisfx.com/products/syntheyes/
// K E Y P O I N T S //
⦁ Parenting Meshes: Use the Parent Mesh to Tracker button to link geometry directly to a 3D tracker, ensuring it follows the trackers solved position.
⦁ Zeroing Translations: Understand the difference between simply parenting and simultaneously parenting and snapping the mesh.
⦁ Iterative Workflow: Add constraints or change distortion parameters—and have all parented meshes automatically snap to their new correct positions.
⦁ Scene Adjustments: Parented meshes intelligently react to changes in the scene, such as adjustments to focal length or distance constraints, maintaining their relative positions and saving significant manual work.
Learn more about SynthEyes here : https://borisfx.com/products/syntheyes/
// D I S C O R D C H A N N E L //
https://www.borisfxdiscord.com/
#matchmove #vfx #syntheyes")
